Resume Writing – Riverside, Rancho Cucamonga, San Bernardino Writer: Are you putting 40 hours a week into your job search?

Monday, June 8, 2009

If you’re unemployed, the best thing you can do is to make your job search your full time job. Sending a couple applications a week, using generic cover letters and getting too familiar with daytime television will unnecessarily delay your job search. Even if you have a severence, envision how you will feel the day that your severance ends and you don’t even have any job interviews coming up.

When it’s done correctly, job searching is a full-time job. Every day, you should be on the phone, calling your contacts. Every day, you should be on LinkedIn, requesting recommendations, connecting with more people and looking for connections to prospective employers. Every day, you should be working on thoughtful way to customize your cover letter for a job opening. Every day, you should be looking for openings on job websites for your industry.

Additionally, you should be taking advantage of this opportunity to acquire any additional training or education you need. Even if you just take one class, or join Toastmasters, you will gain valuable knowledge, meet new people and have something to tell employers when they ask what you’ve been doing while unemployed.

Testimonials

"I managed to land a great job in less than six weeks despite the ongoing recession, and I know the work Kelly did on my resume contributed to my success. I had great qualifications, and I was aggressive in my job search, but even the best candidates can be easily overlooked if their resume doesn't properly communicate their qualifications."
- M. Jackson, Chino, CA

"The resume looks really good. And thanks for the great support and partnership. You made this easy."
- R.S., Highland, CA

"It's been awhile since I've had to 'resell' myself and although you feel you want to share every thing with people - it's hard to know when and where to stop and how much to relay. [By] helping me cut down some of the unnecessary items … it was well worth it and more … The extra little comments and responses to my emails made me feel personal."
- L.G., Phoenix, Arizona

"I know that I can not organize the format and compose as well as a professional writer; I know that I ramble. Your service helped a great deal. I know that I can land the job of my choice because your composition looks sharp and concise. I was delighted to know that you took great care in my needs; it appears that you DROP everything that is a distraction and pay attention to the client. In short, you listen."
- G.M.C., Rocklin, California

"I am very satisfied with the work you have done and there is no comparison to be done with the initial CV I sent you! I thank you very much for making such a great CV for me."
- J. Dhelin, international customer

"I am so grateful that my wife thought of you to do my resume. You made me look like a 'rock star.' The resume looks great and so does the bio."
- M. Saucedo, Redlands, CA

"Your help with my cover letter and resume was outstanding. I do appreciate you encouraging me not to underestimate my possibilities because of my education."
- Customer in Forsyth, Georgia

"This looks great! Thanks for taking the time to work on the editing for me. It really did turn out nice...I appreciate it."
- Customer in Redlands, California

"Kelly, thank you for such a great service you provided. I am pleased with your work and input you provided. Often co workers, family and friends, ask me if I know of a resume service that does a good job. Now I can say yes and confidently refer them to your website and you."
- Customer in Redlands, California

"You helped me pinpoint what facts would be helpful to include and figured out the most appealing way to present that information. I was amazed by the quick turnaround, and the quality of the writing was top-notch. I was able to find a job quickly, and I wouldn't have been able to do that without a strong resume.
Thanks for your help!" - Bill W., Highland, Indiana

"Just what I had in mind! Thank you so much for your extra effort... you're the best!"
- Diane, Big Bear Lake, California

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FAQ

How much do you charge?
Your costs will vary depending on what you need. A resume and cover letter for a mid-level manager costs $237. These costs are generally tax deductible. See more pricing here.

Where are you located?
Our office is in Ontario, California, and we serve clients throughout Southern California's Inland Empire and nationwide. Some client meetings take place there, some take place elsewhere in the Inland Empire and some take place over the phone.